Milton Shannon general store scrapbook , 1868-1876

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Shannon, Milton, 1823-1903
Title
Milton Shannon general store scrapbook
Dates
1868-1876 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 volume box
Collection Number
B 127
Summary
Milton Shannon was the first postmaster of Monroe, Oregon, and he also owned a general store. The collection (1868-1876) contains a scrapbook of invoices and receipts.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection (1868-1876) contains a scrapbook of invoices and receipts.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Business enterprises--Oregon--Monroe
  • Frontier and pioneer life--Oregon--Monroe
  • General stores--Oregon--Monroe
  • Merchants--Oregon--Monroe
  • Pioneers--Oregon--Monroe
  • Postmasters--Oregon--Monroe

Personal Names

  • Shannon, Milton, 1823-1903

Geographical Names

  • Monroe (Or.)--History--19th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Invoices
  • Receipts (financial records)
  • Scrapbooks